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“We have instant access to data from anywhere, on any device: laptop, iPad, smartphone. dynaMACS is unbelievably different from the old software.”

Jeff Van Winkle, Principal
Northcoast Sales Agency

Client Challenge

The search for new agency software came about for a simple reason: Northcoast Sales Agency needed better reporting. Sales reps needed up-to-date information that they could easily access while on the road. When talking to colleagues across the country about dynaMACS, Jeff Van Winkle, Principal for Northcoast Sales, says the feedback was extremely positive. So the agency switched from RPMS to dynaMACS.

dynaMACS Solution

By making the change, the agency got much more than better reporting. Northcoast now has the latest, most advanced technology, with dynaMACS cloud processing and eSi electronic data transfer.

From the cloud, the entire team can now access real-time data from anywhere, anytime on smart devices. “We all have instant access to data from anywhere. I pull up reports on my iPad when I’m traveling, or from my computer at home. The access to real-time information is incredible.”

The entire team can review reports on customers, manufacturers and sales reps. Any time sales or commission information is updated at the agency, it is updated instantly on the cloud. All office locations and every sales rep can get real-time data at any given moment – no downloading of files or updates needed.

Another powerful dynaMACS’ feature that Northcoast selected is eSi. Commission reports and other sales data is received and updated electronically. Manual data entry of large reports from individual factories is a thing of the past. Reports are standardized across manufacturers and data is imported with a few mouse clicks in minutes.

Combining the speed of eSi and the anywhere-access of cloud processing, Northcoast Sales is equipped with the most efficient method for managing sales and commission data process, from receipt of raw commission statements through reporting and rep distribution.

The dynaMACS Mailing List Export is a simple feature that allows you to print your mailing labels directly to Microsoft Word. This feature lets you target specific customers by filtering on data fields from the customer records in dynaMACS. You can also include or exclude customers that purchase from certain manufacturers.
The label option that will be used in the dynaMACS List Export feature must be set up first in your Microsoft Word program in order to use the dynaMACS Print Labels option. The following example explains how to set up the label options Microsoft Word.

Setting up Labels in Microsoft Word

In the following example we will set up the 5160DM in Microsoft Word. The 5160DM is equivalent in dimensions to the Avery 5160 label.

Note: There are 3 other custom labels available in dynaMACS:

CustomDM1

CustomDM2

CustomDM3

These labels can be created using the same procedures and applying the appropriate dimensions for the desired label.

Example

With a new document open in Microsoft Word, select the Mailings tab.

Select the Labels button.

Select the Options button from the Envelopes and Labels dialog box.

From the Label Options dialog box select the option Avery US Letter from the Label Vendors drop down box.

Select 5160 Easy Peel Address Labels from the Product Number list.

Select the New Label button.

Change the Label Name to 5160DM in the Label Details dialog box. You will notice that the dimensions for the Avery 5160 are displayed. This will allow you to create a new label using the same dimensions as the Avery 5160.

Select the OK button.

From the Label Options dialog box select the OK button. Note: You will see that the newly created label now appears in the list of Product Numbers

Select the Cancel button from the Envelopes and Labels dialog box to complete the label setup and exit the Envelopes and Labels screen.

Creating Labels from the Mailing List Export Screen

The following example explains how to select the mailing list options in dynaMACS and print labels once the label has been added in Microsoft Word.

In the following example we will print labels using the label 5160DM for all customers in the state of OH and exclude the manufacturer Lee Jacob Mfg.

Example

From the dynaMACS main screen select Tools>Mailing List Export

In the Mailing List Export screen enter OH in the State field.

Enter LJM in the From and Through fields in the Manufacturer Section.

Select 5160DM from the Print Labels drop down box.

Select the Proceed button.

The following dialog box will appear as the labels are being created in Microsoft Word.

Microsoft Word will launch with the labels displayed and ready for print.

“dynaMACS saved us tens of thousands of dollars when a manufacturer inadvertently made an error in commissions. We absolutely love the software.”

Charlie Parham, General Manager
Pepco Sales & Marketing

Client Challenge

Founded in 1965, Pepco Sales & Marketing has established itself as a reputed industry leader. Technology has changed by leaps and bounds since then. When Microsoft Excel first came out, the agency thought it would be a good way for tracking commissions. However, a linear spreadsheet, with no ability to see the sales history, or drill down for more information, was not providing enough flexibility or features to manage the business effectively.

dynaMACS Solution

Pepco selected dynaMACS due to its ease of use and ability to analyze sales and track commissions. “Anyone can hop on dynaMACS and be up and running after a 5-minute training session,” Parham says.

Pepco has a powerful tool for viewing and analyzing data. “There are so many to ways analyze sales and commissions. I look at:

· Sales performance of various manufacturers and salespeople

· What customers are buying from which manufacturers

· How individual salespeople are performing

· Analyze commissions dollars realized per manufacturer

And so much more!”

The software has paid for itself ten times over, by identifying commission errors made by manufacturers. “While running a year-end review of customer purchases from each manufacturer, we noticed a large discrepancy in the actual commissions paid versus the amount tracked by dynaMACS,” Parham explains It turns out a manufacturer had inadvertently made an error that added up to tens of thousands of dollars. “If it weren’t for dynaMACS Commission Tracking we probably would never have found the error.”

Parham’s favorite feature is the ability to get-in depth information with a single mouse click. I can sort by customer, manufacturer or salesperson. “I always know where the sales are coming from. We absolutely love dynaMACS!”

As a sales agency you may get a request from an “end user” to locate a customer in a specific area. dynaMACS has the capability to quickly look up a customers for a manufacturer by zip code and then further identify the best customer in that area based on sales volume.

To Locate a Dealer by Zip Code:

From the main dynaMACS screen select the Locator button.

Enter the Manufacturer Code in the Manufacturer field.

Enter the Zip Code in the Zip Code field.

Select the Locate button.

The Customer Viewer screen will appear displaying all customers starting with the zip code entered in the Locator search screen.

Select a customer from the list, right click and select Open Sales IQ.

The Sales IQ screen will be displayed for the selected customer.

From the Sales IQ screen you can use the Up Arrow and the Down Arrow buttons to go from one customer to the next to review the sales volume and identify the best possible customer for the zip code area.

“dynaMACS is the best tool we’ve ever purchased to help our salespeople sell. The payback on this investment was immediate.”

Eric Lewis, President
Mullen Corporation

Client Challenge

Mullen Corporation had used a DOS-based program for years, and it worked sufficiently for inventory management. But as technology became more sophisticated, the agency began to think there had to be a better way to manage sales and commission information. “It was taking a tremendous amount of time to enter information into the system,” says Eric Lewis, President of Mullen Corporation. The agency found that reports were not accurate due to the large number of manual entries. The agency was limited in the type of reports it could generate, and salespeople could not see up-to-date information on their own computers.

dynaMACS Solution

Mullen Corporation was correct. There was a better way: dynaMACS was able to address all of the agency’s issues. The agency’s Return on Investment (ROI) was immediate – and far-reaching.

Most of the agency’s monthly commission statements are now imported electronically in minutes, rather than hours. As a result, Mullen Corporation reduced its accounting staff from two full-time accounting resources to one part-time person. “Before dynaMACS we had more people doing accounting, and the tools we were providing to the outside sales team were mediocre at best. Now, we’ve significantly reduced resources, and the quality of reports is right on the money,” Lewis says.

With dynaMACS, the agency knows if manufacturers are paying accurately, or making mistakes. As for the sales team, the ROI in that area is crystal clear: “The salespeople are organized, up-to-date, and have all the tools they need to outsell our competitors,” Lewis says. The sales team can access up-to-date data from the office, at home, in a hotel, and even during meetings with customers. “We now have the ability to sit in front of a customer and utilize up-to-date sales numbers during our meetings,” Lewis explains. “They are very impressed by that, and many comment on how nice it is to have us share these reports with them.”

Summarizing his thoughts the ROI dynaMACS has provided, Lewis says, “I wish we had switched to dynaMACS years earlier.”

“dynaMACS is dramatically better than our old software in terms of ease of use, reporting capabilities and the ability to automatically import manufacturer reports.”

Bob Johnson, CFO
ISK Industries Inc.

Client Challenge

ISK Industries Inc. used a custom-built sales and commission software for many years. But when the time came to update the program, CFO Bob Johnson says, from a bottom line perspective, the cost far outweighed the benefits. The software was not particularly user friendly and had limited reporting capabilities.

dynaMACS Solution

For ISK Industries, the switch to dynaMACS can be summed up in one word: Dramatic. “Compared to our old software, the difference is dramatic. dynaMACS is dramatically better in terms of ease of use, reporting capabilities and the ability to automatically import manufacturer reports,” Bob says.

It’s also been a big timer saver, helping the agency to be more productive. Resources are able to focus on revenue-generating activities, rather than administrative tasks. Bob cites more benefits in four key areas:

Sales IQ: “There are countless ways to sort the data. It’s extremely flexible, and any type of report is available in a couple of clicks.” Data can be viewed on-screen, saved or printed in a matter of seconds. Users can move from summaries to detailed information on manufacturers, sales numbers, commissions-paid, customer and sales rep performance, and more.

eSi: “Nowadays, the vast majority of commission information comes from manufacturers via an Excel spreadsheet. We are able to use what they send, without having to manually enter data.”

dynaMACS Mobile: “Distributing information is so simple. We can quickly send out a file and all of our reps have the most up-to-date information. We are also able to select what data is sent to which sales reps.”

Support: “After just an hour of training, we were up and running. I didn’t get inundated with questions about how to use the software. It’s extremely intuitive.”